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Detecting Deception Through Baseline Behavior
The process of establishing a baseline behavior for an individual before asking them questions can aid in detecting deception, as changes or inconsistencies indicate untruthfulness. This method has been used in studies and in criminal investigations.
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In this episode, the hosts talk about how detectives often skip the initial interview or start hammering the suspect right away, throwing out the potential for the person to be treated as possibly innocent, and how building a rapport can lead to identifying their baseline.
24:31 - 25:42 (01:10)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts talk about how detectives often skip the initial interview or start hammering the suspect right away, throwing out the potential for the person to be treated as possibly innocent, and how building a rapport can lead to identifying their baseline.
ChapterDetecting Deception Through Baseline Behavior
EpisodeSelects: How Police Interrogation Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
By creating a baseline of behavior, it becomes easier to detect if someone is lying or telling the truth.
25:42 - 27:52 (02:09)
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By creating a baseline of behavior, it becomes easier to detect if someone is lying or telling the truth. A certain eye movement supposedly indicates a lie, but it is important to establish rapport first in order to create an accurate baseline.
ChapterDetecting Deception Through Baseline Behavior
EpisodeSelects: How Police Interrogation Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The use of relaxation techniques to establish a baseline of behavior can be helpful in detecting lies, as anxiousness is often a sign that someone is not telling the truth.
27:52 - 29:24 (01:32)
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The use of relaxation techniques to establish a baseline of behavior can be helpful in detecting lies, as anxiousness is often a sign that someone is not telling the truth. However, there are variations among individuals that must be taken into account.